Arswendy Bening Swara

Arswendy Bening Swara

Known For

The Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Biography

Arswendy Beningswara Nasution (born on November 22, 1957) is an Indonesian actor, acting coach, and director of Mandailing descent. He studied Performing Arts at the Jakarta Institute of the Arts (IKJ) from 1978 to 1982.

His career began in theater, joining Teater Mandiri, led by Putu Wijaya. His film debut was Opera Jakarta in 1985. In addition to acting, Arswendy is also known as an acting coach for various films, such as Denias, Senandung Di Atas Awan and Merah Putih.

Some of his most notable films include Satan’s Slaves (2017) as Ustad, Two Blue Stripes (2019) as Rudy, and Missing Home (2022) as Pak Domu. His role in Autobiography (2022) earned him the Best Actor award at the Marrakech International Film Festival.

In his personal life, Arswendy is the father of Eno Bening, a well-known Indonesian YouTuber.

With over three decades of experience, Arswendy Beningswara Nasution continues to make significant contributions to the Indonesian film and theater industry.

Movies Featuring Arswendy Bening Swara

On Your Lap

On Your Lap (2025)

as Special Appearance
Dasim

Dasim (2025)

as Kyai Hasan
Two Blue Hearts

Two Blue Hearts (2024)

as Rudy - Bima's Father
Khanzab

Khanzab (2023)

as Pak Sentot
Ashiap Man

Ashiap Man (2022)

as Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
Survive

Survive (2021)

as Bisma Baskoro
I

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as Bisma Baskoro
Saidjah & Adinda

Saidjah & Adinda (2021)

as Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)
Impetigore

Impetigore (2019)

as Old Man in Bus
Gundala

Gundala (2019)

as Ferry Dani
Two Blue Stripes

Two Blue Stripes (2019)

as Rudy - Bima's Father
Cemara's Family

Cemara's Family (2019)

as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
Night Bus

Night Bus (2017)

as Komandan Pos Perbatasan
3 Nafas Likas

3 Nafas Likas (2014)

as Ngantari Tarigan
The Clerics

The Clerics (2013)

as KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
The Forbidden Door

The Forbidden Door (2009)

as Abortion Clinic Guy
The Virgin Corpse

The Virgin Corpse (2008)

as Penjaga Kuburan
Chants of Lotus

Chants of Lotus (2007)

as Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Dead Time

Dead Time (2007)

as Haryo Wibowo
Room

Room (2006)

as Pak Arifin
Opera Jakarta

Opera Jakarta (1985)

as Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah
The Sea Speaks His Name

The Sea Speaks His Name (N/A)

as Mr. Arya Wibisana / Laut's Father